1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Volvo S70. (238 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo S70.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo S70. (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo S70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | S70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 58 L |
